Hostage Deal Negotiators Work to Close Gaps as Israel Prepares to Vote

Agreement could spur plan for final end to war, where even bigger uncertainties remain to be resolved

Our Brains Evolved to Socialize -but Max Out at About 150 Friends

The size of our social networks is limited even in the age of social media

Israel and Hamas Agree to Hostage Release in Step Toward Peace

Trump moves closer to foreign-policy goal of ending two-year war in Gaza

An Isolated Macron Is Pushing the Limits of France’s Political System

The president is running out of options but refuses to step aside

For Israel’s Hostage Families, Another Anxious Wait for Their Loved Ones to Be Released

Talks in Egypt aim to free those still held by Hamas in Gaza after two years of war

The Cat-Loving Republican in NYC’s Mayoral Race Who Just Won’t Quit

Onetime subway vigilante Curtis Sliwa hopes to defy the odds by defeating Zohran Mamdani and Andrew Cuomo

The Sticking Points to a Gaza Hostage Deal

As talks on the first steps in President Trump’s peace plan get under way in Egypt, here are the fault lines to keep in mind

Boycotts in Hollywood, Government Crackdowns at Home: Israel’s Troubles Engulf the Entertainment Industry

The creators of shows such as ‘Fauda’ and ‘Tehran,’ along with critics of Netanyahu in the Israeli film industry, find themselves caught in the crossfire of war

After Two Years of War, Israel Is Stronger—and More Isolated—Than Ever

War in Gaza spurs global backlash that threatens Israel’s long-term prospects

Netanyahu Enters Hamas Talks With Broad Support at Home. Things Could Still Get Tricky.

The negotiations present the Israeli leader with familiar challenges of keeping his government together amid U.S. pressure to make a deal

Russia’s Ambitious Plans in Africa Are Unraveling

Russian operations are in tatters two years after the death of the head of the mercenary outfit

Rubio Says Ending Gaza War Will Take Time

Delegations from the U.S., Israel, Hamas and Middle Eastern countries are set to meet in Egypt on Monday

How a Missile Strike Unlocked a Deal for Peace in Gaza

Talks between Israel and Hamas were stuck for months, until one incident pushed things to the brink

Why Marriage Is Increasingly for the Affluent

The economic contract of marriage has shifted, and now young people are looking for financial stability before the wedding

Japan Set for First Female Prime Minister Amid U.S. Friction Over Trade, Security

Sanae Takaichi wants more spending and has floated reopening trade agreement struck with Trump

Europe to Push Back as Illegal Drone Incursions Multiply

Germany says it will combat incursions more aggressively after sightings shut down the country’s second largest airport overnight

Hamas Is Still at War With Itself Over Terms of Trump’s Peace Plan

Political leaders in Qatar lean toward accepting President Trump’s plan, but military commanders in Gaza resist surrendering arms and giving up hostages

L.A.’s Entertainment Economy Is Looking Like a Disaster Movie

Work is evaporating, businesses are closing, longtime residents are leaving, and the city’s creative middle class is hanging on by a thread

Meet the Travelers Who Visit the World’s Most Dangerous Places

Somalia and Afghanistan might not be at the top of your travel list. But for these travelers, the risks are dwarfed by the rewards of getting way off the beaten path.

U.S. to Provide Ukraine With Intelligence for Missile Strikes Deep Inside Russia

Trump has approved sharing targeting data with Ukrainians as administration weighs sending powerful weapons